Day 247
Saturday October 29, 2022
Tamiya’s Brewster Buffalo has been around for quite a long time. My interest was piqued when I read about the Buffalo in the late 60s when my brother and I were playing Midway which was a simulation game from Avalon Hill.
If I remember correctly I always played the American side and won everytime. My brother could correct me on this.
I ran across the Buffalo several times after, but my curiosity was piqued again by this painting.
The story is down here if I have piqued your curiosity…
In Memoriam – John Leonard Greaves
Fast forward to Wednesday October 25, 2022.
What? Thank you for your order!
After I had placed my order on Wednesday, the website posted Out of stock!
You don’t make that up!
Description
Following the release of a U.S. Navy version of the Brewster Buffalo in 1993, Tamiya now releases the B-339 export version of the Buffalo used by the Royal Air Force and Netherlands East Indies Army Air Corps during WWII. Kit comes with new parts such as canopy, propeller, seat and decals to accurately reproduce the Buffalo used throughout South East Asia. Also includes parts to reproduce the U.S. Navy version featuring gray fuselage.
The Buffalo was first developed in 1935 as a U.S. Navy carrier based fighter. Featuring a modern mid-wing monoplane design with enclosed cockpit and retractable landing gear the first mass produced Buffalo was designated F2A-1, which was shortly followed by the improved F2A-2. Based on the U.S. Navy Buffalo, the B-339 Buffalo was for export only and was fitted with an export approved 1,100hp Wright Cyclone engine and redesigned for land use with navy equipment such as life raft and arrestor hook removed. The Royal Air Force (RAF) and the Netherlands East Indies Army Air Corps (ML-KNIL) used the B-339 to protect colonial outposts in Malaysia, Singapore and Java during WWII.
Highly detailed 1/48 scale assembly kit of the Brewster B-339 Buffalo
Overall length: 163mm, wing span: 223mm
Authentically reproduced large fuselage and unique landing gear.
Kit includes parts to accurately reproduce RAF, ML-KNIL or U.S. Navy aircraft.
New parts such as canopy, rear fuselage and propeller authentically reproduced in high-quality detail.
Includes a full range of accessories including two 100 pound bombs, one pilot figure sitting down and one figure standing, and markings to reproduce a choice of four different aircraft.
Assembly and painting required. Kit does not include model cement glue, paint, and tools. Adult supervision where required.
The price was right as well as the $9.99 shipping rates.
How could I resist the temptation since I had learned a lot about aviators who died while flying Brewster Buffaloes during the Battle of Midway?
We Shall Not Forget, For to Forget is The Greatest Casualty
To be continued, but I don’t know when…
My Forgotten Hobby V 